South America

Google captures Galapagos Island beauty

Fri, 24 May 2013 09:11:17 GMT

A Google Maps team toting 360-degree cameras has hiked trails, hills and even into a live volcano to take Street View pictures of the Galapagos Islands.

Google captures Galapagos Island beauty

Thu, 23 May 2013 21:45:41 GMT

A Google Maps team toting 360-degree cameras has hiked trails, hills and even into a live volcano to take Street View pictures of the Galapagos Islands.

Venezuelans scramble to find toilet paper

Fri, 17 May 2013 02:00:47 GMT

There are huge lines in Venezuela to stock up on toilet paper, with the country running low on supplies.

Timeline: Developments in trial of Rios Montt

Sat, 11 May 2013 02:42:13 GMT

The timeline of events that led to the conviction of former Guatemala leader Efrain Rios Montt.

Ex-Guatemalan ruler guilty of genocide

Sat, 11 May 2013 00:53:43 GMT

Former Guatemalan dictator Efrain Rios Montt, who is 86, has been sentenced to 80 years in prison after being found guilty of war crimes.

Bulletproof backpacks for Colombia kids

Wed, 08 May 2013 02:24:50 GMT

A Colombian body armour manufacturer has begun making bulletproof backpacks for school children.

Fake nuns hide cocaine under habits

Wed, 08 May 2013 02:09:11 GMT

Colombian police have arrested three women disguised as nuns for smuggling cocaine.

Brazil prostitutes learn English for WC14

Sun, 05 May 2013 02:57:26 GMT

Brazilian prostitutes are learning English to cater for the 140,000 visitors who are expected for the 2014 World Cup.

No cutting: Ambassador gets into check-out scuffle

Wed, 01 May 2013 01:49:59 GMT

Ecuador's envoy to Peru has admitted getting into a fight with two women he said tried to cut in front of him in a store in Lima.

Analysis: Blatter misplaces Argentines' joy at 1978 World Cup win

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 02:44:27 GMT

BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) - Argentina's first World Cup victory in 1978 was a catharsis for fans desperate for a title to go with the belief their team had often been the best on the planet without being able to show it.

Venezuela's Maduro sworn in

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 23:08:48 GMT

Nicolas Maduro has been sworn in as president of Venezuela, replacing the late Hugo Chavez and calling for dialogue with the opposition to build a better country.

Seven dead in Venezuela vote protests

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 20:12:29 GMT

Seven people have died in protests over the outcome of presidential elections in Venezuela, while at least 61 are injured.

Thousands protest Venezuela poll result

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 01:48:37 GMT

Protests have erupted in Caracas, the capital of Venezuela, after the victory of acting President Nicolas Maduro was confirmed by the electoral office.

Maduro confirmed as Venezuela president

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 22:11:37 GMT

National Electoral Council president Tibisay Lucena has handed the certified results to Nicolas Maduro after proclaiming him 'president-elect of Venezuela.

Maduro barely wins Venezuela poll

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 06:22:06 GMT

Nicolas Maduro has narrowly won the Venezuelan presidency, but opposition leader Henrique Capriles has refused to recognise the results.

Maduro elected Venezuela's president

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 04:49:15 GMT

Venezuela's acting President Nicolas Maduro has been declared the winner of the election to succeed his late mentor Hugo Chavez by a razor-thin margin over an opponent that voiced fears of vote manipulation.

Tensions mount over Venezuela vote

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 03:00:36 GMT

Police in riot gear huddle on street corners in Caracas, Venezuela, as tensions run high in anticipation of election results. 

Venezuela votes for Chavez successor

Sun, 14 Apr 2013 20:48:06 GMT

Venezuelan voters are casting their ballots to pick Hugo Chavez's successor and decide the future of the oil-rich nation.

Opposition cries foul before Venezuela vote

Sun, 14 Apr 2013 05:47:56 GMT

Venezuela is preparing to hold an election to replace the late president Hugo Chavez.

Venezuela votes: The rise of Saint Chavez

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 22:27:57 GMT

Venezuelans are voting on Sunday to replace their late president, Hugo Chavez, who led a self-styled anti-imperialist, socialist revolution during 14 years in power.

Uruguay legalises gay marriage

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 00:57:14 GMT

Uruguay has become the third country in the Americas after Canada and Argentina to legalise gay marriage.

Past haunts Venezuelan opposition ahead of election

Tue, 09 Apr 2013 07:14:56 GMT

The final stretch of Venezuela's race to replace Hugo Chavez coincides with a delicate anniversary for the opposition: 11 years since a brief coup against the late leftist leader.

Argentina flood toll climbs to 59

Fri, 05 Apr 2013 00:51:02 GMT

The number of deaths from record rains and flooding in Argentina has climbed to 59 as rescue officials search for about 20 people still missing.

Flood toll mounts in Argentina

Thu, 04 Apr 2013 08:50:58 GMT

The death toll from massive flooding in Argentina has risen to 56 after torrential rain sent people scrambling to rooftops for safety.

Mexico fireworks explosion kills nine

Fri, 15 Mar 2013 23:47:59 GMT

A small truck loaded with fireworks for a religious event exploded in central Mexico, killing at least nine people and injuring dozens.